Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EDITH AT HOME.

a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Where did you come from?"

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Where did you come from?"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

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From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading EDITH AT HOME.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading EDITH AT HOME.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

held up in the air

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

come together

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

put a saddle on

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

precisely as stated

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading "Victor Dupres!" she exclaimed, as a tall figure emerged from the open door and came forward to meet her.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where did you come from?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

during the time that

From this reading It was too late for Grace to call, and bidding her companion good- bye, she galloped down the hill, while Edith, in a meditative mood, suffered her favorite Bedouin to walk leisurely up the carriage road which led to the rear of the house.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "From New York," he replied, bowing very low, "Will Mademoiselle alight?" and taking the little foot from out the shoe he lifted her carefully from the saddle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where did you come from?"